Wildlife / Leopard Skin Seized in Nayagarh; Mother-Son Duo Arrested
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Acting on specific intelligence, forest officials conducted the operation and arrested two individuals — Jyotsnarani Mallik and her son Pradeep Mallik.
Nayagarh, Apr 16: Forest Department today arrested a woman and his son after leopard skin were found from near their possession during a raid at Kujamendi village under the Daspalla forest range in Nayagarh today.
Acting on specific intelligence, forest officials conducted the operation and arrested two individuals — Jyotsnarani Mallik and her son Pradeep Mallik.
According to officials, the leopard was reportedly hunted in the forests of Phulbani, and the skin was being stored in Kujamendi.
Investigators are probing whether the accused were directly involved in poaching or if they were in possession of the skin for illegal trade purposes.
The District Forest Officer (DFO) confirmed that other individuals are suspected to be linked to the case, and efforts are underway to apprehend them.
The seizure highlights the continuing threat of poaching in Odisha’s forests, which are home to diverse wildlife including tigers.
Forest officials emphasised that the operation was part of a larger crackdown on illegal wildlife trade, which often involves organized networks.
Authorities stated that further investigation will determine the extent of their involvement and whether they were part of a larger trafficking chain.
Acting on specific intelligence, forest officials conducted the operation and arrested two individuals — Jyotsnarani Mallik and her son Pradeep Mallik.
According to officials, the leopard was reportedly hunted in the forests of Phulbani, and the skin was being stored in Kujamendi.
Investigators are probing whether the accused were directly involved in poaching or if they were in possession of the skin for illegal trade purposes.
The District Forest Officer (DFO) confirmed that other individuals are suspected to be linked to the case, and efforts are underway to apprehend them.
The seizure highlights the continuing threat of poaching in Odisha’s forests, which are home to diverse wildlife including tigers.
Forest officials emphasised that the operation was part of a larger crackdown on illegal wildlife trade, which often involves organized networks.
Authorities stated that further investigation will determine the extent of their involvement and whether they were part of a larger trafficking chain.
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